Youth digest

Area H.C. students part of program

HASTINGS -- Several area Hastings College students are participating in several off-campus courses during the month of January, traveling to Hawaii, Yellowstone National Park, Honduras, France, Ghana, Ireland and Mexico.

This is the 42nd year this program is being offered, with students taking one in-depth course either on or off campus.

Traveling to Hawaii will be Danielle Bernt, senior, and daughter of Michael and Sandie Bernt of Columbus; Erin Haschke, senior, and daughter of Paul and Carol Haschke of Columbus. They will be studying the natural history and biodiversity of three of the Hawaiian Islands. They will have the opportunity to visit Volcanoes National Park.

Traveling to Ireland will be Jennifer Ellsworth, senior, and daughter of Robert and MaryKay Ellsworth of Bellwood. Students will be studying the history of 19th century Ireland, and applying Victorian Travelers’ experiences to modern day tourism.

Traveling to Yellowstone National Park will be Jeffrey Hartman, junior, and son of Douglas and Sharon Hartman of Columbus. Students will explore connections between ecology and economics in preserving Yellowstone’s ecosystem. Participants will have the opportunity to cross country ski, snowmobile and visit Geyser Basin.

Three named to Metro’s dean’s list

COLUMBUS -- More than 2,600 students at Metropolitan Community College qualified for the dean’s list for the Fall 2007-08 quarter.

Among those achieving this honor are Douglas Raymond Briese, Catherine M. Campbell, and Molly M. Lenihan, all of Columbus.

To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours in approved coursework (six completed in the current quarter) and maintain a minimum 3.5 grade point average.

NECC students earn degrees

NORFOLK -- Northeast Community College recently announced the names of 112 students who have completed coursework during the fall semester, making them eligible for a diploma or degree.

Area graduates are: Megan Bamesberger of Columbus, practical nursing diploma; Nicole M. Finkral of Humphrey, associate in arts Degree; Travis J. Kumpf of Leigh, associate in applied science in agriculture-agribusiness; Eric A. Neemeyer of Leigh, associate in arts degree; Josef P. Vomacka of Leigh, associate in applied science in diesel technology-truck; Karen Herchenbach of Lindsay, associate in arts degree; Daniel D. Blum Jr. of Schuyler, associate in applied science in diesel technology-truck; and Dianne K. Sindelar of St. Edward, medical coding diploma.

Graduation ceremonies are scheduled for May 10 on the campus in Norfolk.

High Plains honor roll announced

POLK -- High Plains Community High School recently released the names of students earning placement on its honor roll for the second quarter/first semester of the 2007-08 school year.

For students to be placed on the honor roll, they must receive grades no lower than a B (86.5) and have an average of at least 90 percent.

94 percent average

Seniors--Matthew Anderson, Marcus Bender, Jesse Dubas, Brooke Engel, Amanda Hanquist, Nate Hoffman, Derek Rodine, Mary Ziemba; Juniors--Aaron Blase, Grace Edson, Ashley Fleming, Rebecca Geidel, Corbey Grause, Cheyanne Schultz, Haley Strobel, Meagan Sundberg, Anna Swanson; Sophomores--Amanda Burruss, Jonathon Hanquist, Lacey Jarecke, Hannah Lott, Katrina Quick, Jamee Scherer, Kinsley Shoup, William Stearns; Freshmen--Alison Anderson, Whitney Engel, Jessica Geidel, Nealey Hoffman, Melissa Sundberg.

90 PERCENT AVERAGE

Seniors--Denise Carlstrom, Caleb Church, Joe Ditloff, Nicole Gravlin, Sarah Staniec, Sean Steinke, Lacey Stromberg, Mike Wagoner; Juniors--Terry Banskon, Rebecca Geidel, Luke Samuelson, Cheyanne Schultz; Sophomores--Amanda Burruss, Jason Church, Emily Letcher, John Oliver, Katrina Quick; Freshmen--Brittany Benkis, Ian Carson, Kylie Jarecke, Brandon Sundberg, Ashley Swanson.

Area students get NWU degrees

LINCOLN -- Seventy-two students were awarded degrees in December from Nebraska Wesleyan University.

The following area students earned their degrees: Chante Bauer of Columbus, bachelor of arts in history; Debra Howser of St. Edward, bachelor of arts in English; Rebecca Thies of Fullerton, bachelor of science in nursing; and Matthew Dempsey of Columbus, master of forensic science.

Area students gain Creighton degrees

OMAHA -- Creighton University recently awarded 294 degrees during winter commencement ceremonies.

Among those receiving degrees were: Brittany K. Smith of Albion, doctor of physical therapy; Ryan M. Kunhart of Columbus, magna cum laude, bachelor of arts; Cindi L. Kumpf of Osceola, doctor of physical therapy.

Garey makes list at Truman State

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. -- Truman State University recently announced the Fall 2007 Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs’ List.

Laura Kay Garey of Polk, majoring in biology, qualified for this recognition.

Minimum requirements include 3.5-3.99 GPA and completion of 12 semester hours of credit.

Cross County honor roll announced

STROMSBURG -- Cross County High School has released the names of students earning placement on “All A Honor Roll” and “Honor Roll” for the first semester and the second quarter of the 2007-08 school year.

All A Honor Roll (first semester and second quarter)

Megan S. Brooke, Jason R. Hester, Taylor L. Westring, Shawna E. Hanson, Jared L. Peterson, Daniel K. Relihan, Clinton J. Anderson, Colton L. Berck, David J. Relihan, Kathleen Anderson.

All A Honor Roll

(first semester); Honor Roll

(second quarter)

Tyler M. Klein, Jenna K. Langemeier, Nicolas R. Eller, Micah A. Tweeten.

Honor Roll (first semester

and second quarter)

Megan L. Allison, Katherine J. Bowman, Kelsey E. Dittmer, Courtney J. Dravitzki, Erica A. Hengelfelt, Joshua R. Kendrick, Kirby L. Newcomer, Wade G. Pelc, Shane K. Lindburg, Jeffrey S. Maronde, Shawn J. Prochaska, Andrea L. Schlegelmilch, Ross W. Stevens, Ryan W. Beebe, Camden J. Broderick, Whitney S. Brooke, Kallie S. Dittmer, Celleca C. Hansen, Michael A. Kutschkau, Nathan D. Thelen, Jordan Drevitzki, Joseph T. Fowler, Micah A. Riley, Mitchell R. Walkup.

Honor Roll

(first semester)

Benjamin D. Hoffman, Jaimee S. Klein, Isaac J. Moore, Jason R. Sawyer, Sarah E. Allison, and Amy M. Hangelfelt. Students earning placement on Honor Roll for second quarter are: Rachel F. Ford, Keagan E. Leitz, Rachel M. Branting, Stephanie L. Thompson.

Students receive WSC degrees

WAYNE -- Wayne State College held winter commencement ceremonies on Dec. 14, conferring 193 degrees.

Tiffany Faye Mullenhoff, a summa cum laude graduate and daughter of Richard and Tricia Mullenhoff of Leigh, gave the commencement address. She graduated as valedictorian from Leigh High School and majored in business administration with concentrations in management and human resource management.

Students earning a bachelor of science degree were: Ryan Kenneth Cinfel of Clarkson, elementary education, early childhood education (honorable mention); Crystal Anna Marie Toman Ernst of Columbus, middle level education; Amelia Ann Hanak Blum of Columbus, human service counseling; Tonya Jo Boss of Columbus, business/office administration; Brian James Dolezal of Columbus, business accounting; Jeremy Richard Fajman of Columbus, history education, theatre education (cum laude with scholar in the major theatre education); Carolyn Leigh Hofferber of Columbus, elementary education (summa cum laude); Darek Schuller of Columbus, criminal justice/law enforcement; Jeffrey Dean Bachman of Creston, social sciences education; Brante Leo Hayes of David City, elementary education; Nicholas Joseph Benes of Dwight, mass communication/journalism, sport management (honorable mention); Jarrod Ronald Ridder of Fullerton, elementary education (honorable mention); Jamie Marie Sindelar of Howells, middle level education (honorable mention); Michael Joseph Bruckner of Leigh, criminal justice/law enforcement; Tiffany Faye Mullenhoff of Leigh, business management, human resource management (summa cum laude); Craig A. Baxa of Monroe, criminal justice/law enforcement; Elizabeth Hope Soll of Osceola, elementary education, early childhood education; Ashley Marie Wacker of Osceola, language arts education (honorable mention); Heather Marie Bennett of Schuyler, mass communication/broadcast communication, online media; Tamara Rae Hopwood of Shelby, sociology, criminal justice.

Jennifer A. Knowlton of Monroe earned a master of business administration.

Students earning a master of science in education degree were Sherri Leigh Kelly of Albion, curriculum and instruction-early childhood education; Roger Michael Krienke of Columbus, school administration P-8; Crystal Kay Trease Halvorsen of Schuyler, curriculum and instruction-elementary education.

Tod Dean Heier of Columbus earned an education specialist degree in school administration-educational leadership.

Area students

on Midland lists

FREMONT -- Midland Lutheran College recently named 215 students to the dean’s list (minimum GPA of 3.5 with minimum 12 credit hours) for the fall 2007 term, including 35 members honored on the president’s list (GPA of 4.0 with minimum 12 credit hours).

Students from Columbus achieving dean’s list status were Jennifer Bos, Amber Gonka, Lynn Jeffrey, Kyle McCright, Alex Olsen, Hailee Stover, Sheila Vavra and Eric Vrba.

Area students placed on dean’s list were Lisa Schmit of Bellwood, Kayla Gataivasa of Clarkson, Karlynn Kapels of Creston, Luke Coufal and Katrina Kovar of David City, Eric Frenzen of Fullerton, Meagan Jakubowski of Howells, Amanda Kuhr of Platte Center, Nancee Bougger and Jordan Crook of Rising City, Stacia Fricke, Anthony Hruska and Amanda Stara of Ulysses.

President’s list students include Carlee Dittmer of Clarks, Nicole Brichacek of Rogers, and Ashley McNally of Schuyler.

Area students on H.C. dean’s list

HASTINGS -- Hastings College recently announced the names of students achieving placement on the dean’s list for the fall 2007 semester.

To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must achieve a grade point average of 3.7 to 4.0 and be registered for full-time course work.

Students with a 4.0 grade point average are: Erin Haschke, senior, of Cedar Rapids and daughter of Paul and Carol Haschke; Kylie Shoup, freshman, of Clarks and daughter of Kim and Kristi Shoup; Jeff Hartman, junior, of Columbus and son of Douglas and Sharon Hartman; Nathan Mueller, sophomore, of Columbus and son of Roger and Michele Mueller; Lizzie Powers, freshman, of Columbus and daughter of Philip and Mary Powers; Katie Rasby, junior, of Columbus and daughter of Douglas and Deborah Rasby; Becky Samek, senior, of David City and daughter of Thomas and Jane Samek.

Students with a 3.7 grade point average or higher are: Dan Kramer, freshman, of Columbus and son of James and Ann Kramer; Ashley Strehle, junior, of Columbus and daughter of Russell and Lynn Strehle.

SECC fall quarter graduates

LINCOLN -- Southeast Community College-Lincoln held its fall quarter graduation Dec. 15.

Those from Columbus who graduated were Amber Ann Cattau, associate of applied science, radiologic technology; Jennifer Jo Carda, associate of applied science in business information technology, legal; Michelle Renee Janssen, associate of applied science, business administration-marketing (with distinction); Kelly Lavina Kinzer, associate of science, academic transfer (with distinction); Michaela Beth Klimes, associate of applied science, radiologic technology (with distinction); Michelle J. Loseke, associate of science, academic transfer; Andrew Thomas Spelts, associate of applied science, radiologic technology (with distinction).

Cheer, dance retreat scheduled

COLUMBUS -- The Columbus Family YMCA Cheer and Dance Retreat will be 9 a.m.-noon Saturday at the YMCA.

Participants will get to perform 2 p.m. Sunday at the Columbus High School Jam.

For more information, call the YMCA at 564-9477.

Girls Scout cookie sale ends Jan. 28

COLUMBUS -- The Prairie Hills Council annual Girls Scout cookie sale will end Jan. 28.

This program is geared toward providing girls with experience in marketing, finance and public speaking, while helping to build self-confidence and esteem.

Anyone who would like to purchase cookies should contact the Prairie Hills Council at 564-8822.